Behind the Scenes
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December 15, 2017NFR 2017-Barrel Racers Kick Off Each NFR Rodeo with a Special Horse in Grand Entry
By JimiBeth Myers Behind the Scenes Barrel Racers Kick Off Each NFR Rodeo with a Special Horse in Grand Entry The 6-time NFR Qualifier Tammy Fischer competed on a big-hearted bay gelding that she calls Roundpen. Most notably they clocked 5 NFR go-round wins in 2002. Roundpen is now retired, Tammy… -
Dec 14, 2017NFR 2017-Cowgirls get a Superbowl-worthy Ring
By JimiBeth Myers Behind the Scenes Cowgirls get a Superbowl-worthy Ring In 1923 when the Yankees won the World Series players were given commemorative pocket watches. The Yankees were given their… -
Dec 13, 2017NFR 2017-Barrel Racers Honor Fallen Soldiers on Military Night at the WNFR
By JimiBeth Myers Behind the Scenes Barrel Racers Honor Fallen Soldiers on Military Night at the WNFR For the second year, individual women who gave their lives for the service of their country will… -
Dec 12, 2017NFR 2017-Rodeoing from the Other Side of the Fence
By JimiBeth MyersHailey KinselPhoto by Kenneth Springer Behind the Scenes Rodeoing from the Other Side of the Fence When rodeo competitors rise to the ranks of the National Finals Rodeo they are used… -
Dec 11, 2017NFR 2017-Hearts Beam as Contestants Show Special Needs Kids the Rodeo Ropes
By JimiBeth Myers Behind the Scenes Hearts Beam as Contestants Show Special Needs Kids the Rodeo Ropes A combination of NFR contestants, rodeo queens, NFR bull fighters and rodeo clowns come together… -
Dec 10, 2017NFR 2017-Rodeo Community, Barrel Racers Honor the Loss of One of their Own
By JimiBeth Myers Photo by Mike Copeman Behind the Scenes Rodeo Community, Barrel Racers Honor the Loss of One of their Own Sunday night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is always Memorial… -
Dec 09, 2017NFR 2017-Saddles and Girls - Meet the Top 15 and See their Beautiful Saddles
By JimiBeth Myers Top 15 With Saddles Photo by Kenneth Springer Behind the Scenes Saddles and Girls - Meet the Top 15 and See their Beautiful Saddles Meet the Top 15 Las Vegas is a great place to… -
Dec 08, 2017NFR 2017-A Fashion Drive from the Rodeo Arena
By JimiBeth Myers Behind the Scenes A Fashion Drive from the Rodeo Arena The Girl’s Barrel Race has always been a place for contestants to make a fashion statement. Fashion trends have changed over… -
Dec 07, 2017NFR 2017-A Haul of Amazing Awards and Gifts for Top 15
By JimiBeth Myers Behind the Scenes A Haul of Amazing Awards and Gifts for Top 15 The WPRA barrel racers who qualify for the WNFR all have experience in bringing home rodeo prize money, which paved…